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pocketing

American

[pok-i-ting] / ˈpɒk ɪ tɪŋ /

noun

any of various fabrics for making the insides of pockets.

Etymology

Origin of pocketing

First recorded in 1605–15; pocket + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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Market makers on prediction sites both buy and sell contracts, making money by pocketing the spread in prices between contracts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Their accomplices then quickly resold these digital currencies, pocketing substantial profits while causing the price to plummet, according to documents filed Tuesday in Manhattan federal court and initially reported by the news website Wired.

From Barron's • Oct. 21, 2025

He has found work downtown lugging heavy merchandise, pocketing about $10-$15 a day.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2025

Such workers believe they are pocketing more money, but unfortunately, too many do not know about the nature of withholding.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2025

I stare after her for a moment, looking at the coin thoughtfully before pocketing it.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir

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